Trauma and Interpersonal Violence

Catalog description

This course examines trauma from a critical lens exploring the various types of trauma, its effect on human lives and trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions for social work practice. Exploring trauma from an ecosystems lens, this course contextualizes the environment in which traumatic events occur, analyzing the historical roots of movements and social policy influencing social thought about trauma and response strategies. Students will learn about the intersectionality of persons vulnerable to trauma exposure and their historical, cultural legacies. Students will also learn about the neurobiological impact and complex manifestations of trauma, including the effects of surviving adverse childhood experiences as it relates to social determinants of health.